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in this important branch of the government It has been demonstrated times out of hers and customs, is probably the best | ACCORDING to the Saikai Nippo, a' telegram service, is plainly evidenced by its present number, even in -modern days, that man in Hongkong for the appointment, from Tokio dated the 14th inst., announces that comparative efficiency. During his stay unless the moral sentiments of a people
So far as Mr. CREAGE's successor is con- the Fukushima Ilberal leaders, numbering fifty- at home he had made himself practically are maintained and strengthened, little can cerned, there can be no doubt whatever one, have been released, excepting Kawano The formation by His Excellency, the the fire brigades in London and other imposed by the wisest legislature. The officer in the Colony capable of adequately Ar a Regular Convocation of United Chapter
acquainted with the thorough working of be hoped for from the penalties or restraints that Chief Inspector Hoxsroot is the only Hironaka and six others. Governor of a permanent Sanitary Board. to supervise and control the practical san- large cities, and, we understand, that on informer system.In this Colony is founded performing the duties of deputy super- No. 1341, held in Freemasons Hall, Zetland his return to the Colony he embodied his on a most vicious principle; and its intendent of police. Mr. HORSFOOL has Street, on Wednesday night, the 35th instant, the itation of the colony is a sensible measure experiences. in a series of suggestions, operation is as unfair, as it is unsatis- already temporarily acted both as captain following officers were appointed for the ensuing that will meet a want long. felt, and give which were laid before the local govern- factory. It has been condemned on all superintendent and as deputy, and it is no year universal satisfaction. throughout the
From time to time we have ment, advocating several'important reforms sides, and should long since have been false praise to say that never in the history M. E. Z.. colony.
in the existing system...
interdicted by the government. Law of the Colony have these important posi- Hi... urged upon the government the neces-
The popularity of Mr. CarAGH amongst and order can easily enough be enforced tions been more efficiently filled than by sity for a radical reform in the man-his subordinates has been practically de- without the necessity for a premium being this intelligent, experienced and pains Scribe N.. agement of our sanitary arrangements,monstrated by the recognition which has placed on vices and immoralities of the taking official. The Secretary of State, Treasurer.................. and frequently pointed out the defects been taken of his retirement from the ser- most degrading description. If we must have
we believe, suggested the abolition of the P.-S... and shortcomings of the present system. vice. First the Chinese, then the Indian, a secret service in connection with our post of deputy superintendent some time Steward impune It has never been denied that the sanitary and lastly the European members of the police, let a complete detective branch beago; but we hardly think under all cir- Janitor................. arrangements of Hongkong have been ofthe force waited on him, and after presenting thoroughly organised, to carry out the cumstances that such a stop would be most imperfect description, the Surveyor him with valuable tokens of their regard. duties now entrusted to the dregs of the justified at present. We have also heard a General's department entirely failing, perhaps through press of other business. expressed their regret at his departure populace. A great deal of power to check rumour that a junior clerk in one of the from the Colony, their appreciation of his existing evils lies in the hands of the ma- government departments, who knows as or owing to causes with which we can-
never varying kindness and courtesy, gistrates. They have merely to refuse much about polite matters as he knows of not pretend to be acquainted, to grapple and their hearty wishes for his future under any and all circumstances to accept Sanscrit and that is ail--had been recom- with the admitted dificulties of the post welfare.
evidence given by informers, who are mended as a successor to Mr. CREAGH; tion. Sir GEORGE BOWEN has therefore
With the clique that has vainly attempt pecuniarily interested in obtaining a con-. but we are inclined to consider this as a displayed a sound discretion in taking ed to officially degrade and socially, os-viction, to compel the police to entirely mere canard. Unless Mr. HoRsroot is ap. the responsibilities of the sanitation ques- tracise every government servant that abandon the system.
pointed, it may be safely assumed--pre- tion off the shoulders of a depart-refused to declare himself an enemy of Sir
suming there are no underhand influences ment which has apparently plenty occu Jou POPE HENNESSY, Mr. CREAGE has By the translation of Dr. STEWART to thedirect work that the suggestion of the Secre- pation in other descriptions of public been for some years rather out of favor. tion of the Registrar General's department, superintendent of police will be carried tary of State to abolish the post of deputy works to tax its energies to the utmost; Too honourable and Independent to and shown.commendable firmness in sub-
sacrifice his principles for the doubtful and the departure from the Colony of Mr. C. out. stituting for the absolute rule of Mr. Jhonor of being petted and patronised by V. CREAGH to take up the duties of Assistant M. PRICE, a permanent board of experi-place-seeking renegades and "shoddy" self Resident at Perak, two very important enced officers with special powers to carry constituted leaders of public opinion, Mr appointments in our facal government our the improvements and alterations which CREACH, to his credit be it said, remained service have been rendered vacant. The may be deemed requisite in the interests of the public, and for the preservation of
a steadfast adherent of His Excellency to question now arises-who are best fitted 'the last. When the future history of to succeed Dr. STEWART as police magis- the general health of the Colony. There are other departments of the public serongkong comes to be written, it is from rate and Mr. CREAGH as deputy super- Governor HENNESSY's public acts and from intendent of police? With regard to vice, to which the permanent board sys
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LOCAL AND GENERAL.
CAPTAIN T. ROZA, the new Governor of Macao, left for the Holy City by the Portuguese gunboat Tamegn early on Sunday morning, the sand
SAYS the Nagasaki Express of the arst inst
on Monday last, and, in accordance with Ad- miral Willes' orders, after taking in coal, etc., so she proceeded to Kobe at noon the following
It is requested that all communications rela: tem might with advantage be applied, for the evidence of government officials and the Magistracy, we think there cannot H.B.M.'s gunboat Afoorken' arrived from Korea
ting to Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c., be ad
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economical and other still more important reasons, which are no doubt plainly ap- parent to those acquainted with the inner
gentlemen of the character and stamp of be two opinions as to the fitness for Mr. CHARLES VANDELEUR CREAGH, that the position of the worthy official who the historian will obtain a reliable account has acted as focum tenens with
SAYS the Japan MailCholera scares have already commenced. When the British steamer Portigers arrived in this port on the 9th instant, of her crew were suffering from that terrible dis- it was reported to the local authorities that threa ease, and the statement was in a measure endorsed by the fact that the Vortigern had touched, en route, at Manila. where cholera was said to be rife. The Prefect immediately gave but the inspectors found that the alarm was false. orders that the ship should be medically inspected Three sailors, it is true, were on the sick list, but they were all suffering from complaints bearing. cara, however, from the Diario de Manila, that, no resemblance to the disease in question. We
on the 4th of March, cholera of a very virulent type made its appearanc at Trosin, near Albay, in the south of Luzon. News is also to hand of the prevalence of the disease at Bangkok, and in thorities will spare no pains to prevent the in- view of these facts we trust that the Local Au-
portation of the epidemic into Japan.
SAYS the Hiogo News:-It will be noticed among our translations from the native papers, that a foreign resident of Kawaguchi is credited with the intention of opening n Specie Exchange, so as to enable Japanese speculators to defy with impunity the rules made by the Govem- ment for the conduct of these establishments.
other startling announcements
Letters on Editorial matters to be sent to "The mysteries of departmental autocracy; how. of what actually transpired from 1877 to much sound sense and practical ability day, to await definite orders to return to England. It is to be hoped the statement is, like Editor" and not to individual members of the ever, we can leave the discussion of that 1882. We respectfully offer Mr. CREAGH for the past thirteen months. Captain MR. JUSTICE. RUSSELL, Dr. Stewart, Dr. J.
staff.
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Whilst the columns of the Hongkong Tele- graph will always be open for the tair discussion by correspondents of all questions affecting public interests, it must be distinctly understood that the Editor does not in any way hold himself res ponsible for opinions thus expressed.
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subject until a more favorable opportunity. and control of the practical sanitation of The Sanitary Board for the supervision Hongkong is composed of the Surveyor General (Mr. J. M. PRICE) who will act as honorary chairman, the Registrar-General, (Dr. F. STEWART) the Colonial Surgeon (Dr. P. B. C. AYRES) and the newly ap. pointed Sanitary Inspector, (Mr. HUGH MCCALLUM) who will officiate as honorary
secretary.
our congratulations and good wishes, and trust that the energy, perseverance and his public career, may quickly enable him ability which have hitherto so distinguished, to gain further advancement in the service of his country.
For some considerable time past, but more especially, since the introduction of the new clauses in the amended Opium Ordinance, the iniquitous system of the employment of
sa
many
any foundation. Exterritoriality is,
by the vernacular papers, without
every
for the due protection of foreign residents in one admits, untenable as an abstract they although in actual practice the system is casentin
China, Japan and other heathen countries with- out any satisfactory justiciary. But it is plainly a wanton perversion of the object of exterritoriality when a foreigner makes himself a mere cover for Japanese who desire to infringe the laws en- acted by their Government. Every resident en- joying the benefit of the much-abused system should exert all his influence to put a stop to such disreputable schemes, and hall with appro bation any regulation on the subject promulgated
Advertisers are requested to forward all notices doubt entitled to the position of chair- paid informers by our police department, the police court. Captain ThousETT brings H.M.S. Audacious, with Admiral Willes on board' by the Foreign Ministers,
intended for insertion in that day's issue not later than THREE O'CLOCK so as not to retard the early publication of the paper,
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MARRIAGE.
and past is no experience Mr. PRICE is no
man of the board, and with the ex- uberance of his vivid imagination held closely in check by his practical col- leagues--some of whom are neither to be bullied nor cajoled-he is likely to Arrangements have been made to publish do far more good with his wings clip The Hongkong Telegraph daily at 4 rat. Sub-ped than ever was possible when his scribers in the central districts who do not receive arbitrary rule was supreme. Dr. Ayazs their copies before FIVE O'CLOCK will oblige by has, judging by the famous report he wrote at once cominunicating with the Manager.
some years ago, made sanitation a special study, and ought therefore to render most valuable assistance, while Dr. STEWART's sound common sense, sturdy Independence and thoroughly practical acqaintance with the necessities of the colony, will prove a tower of strength to the board. The Sani- tary Inspector, Mr. HvOH MCCALLUM, has resided in Hongkong for some time; and ably filled the post of government analyst. He has the reputation of being an active and energetic nicer, and the possessor of considerable scientific attainments, speci- ally adapted for his now position. We feel sanguine therefore, that in his hands the long neglected sanitary measures so health will be judiciously taken in hand necessary for the preservation of the public
and quickly carried out to a successful and satisfactory issue.
At St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on April 2181, by the Rey, W. Jennings, Colonial Chaplain, JAMES, only son of Josephi Rooke, of Aspatria, Cumberland, to EMILY MAY, eldest daughter of Stephen Franklin, Bow, London,
DEATH.
At Manila, on the roth April, WILLIAN
STEVENSON.
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left the harbour on the morning of the 18th for the customary summer cruise in the north. The gasar with the Albatross in tow preceded the flag ship, and several other vessels of the squadron will shortly follow: Before leaving Admiral Willes, accompanied by Captain Tracty, went on board the German flag-ship and bade good bye to Admiral Von Blane. The Swift will remain in Hongkong during the summer months.
INTERNATIONAL TUG-OF-WAR.
THOKSETT, not being a trained lawyer, may Chalmers, and Messrs. Alfred Lister, Wong made not be particularly strong on nice points Shing, and J. H. Stewart-Lockhart (honorary the moment a single instance in which his lency the Governor members of the Board of of law, although we cannot remember at secretary) have been appointed-by-His Excel judgment has been at fault; but, notwith- Examiners in the Education Department. standing his lack of legal training we WE are glad to learn that the Secretary of State have no hesitation whatever in asserting has appointed Mr. Alfred Lister, to the colonial and we do so without fear of contra treasurer-ship, vacated by Mr. Jas. Russell, in efficient magistrate that has sat on the General; also that Dr. Stewart has been con- diction that he is far and away the most addition to his ordinary duties as Postmaster- bench since Mr. CHARLES MAY retired from firmed as Registrar General. It is officially active duty, to die on his journey to Eng-notified that both these, afficers will have sents
in the Legislative Council. land. To the administration of justice in has been brought prominently before the public. Scarcely a day passes without qualities which, for this particular posi- one or more cases worked up by these tion, are worth all the legal know- officially protected pests of the community ledge in the world. Possessed of sound being heard in the police court, and as nearly practical common-sense, with a special the whole of these cases are conspicuous faculty for quickly grasping matters of for their extremely shady and more than detail, ho has a keen insight into affairs doubtful surroundings and associations, we worldly, and, from long experience in contend that the regular employment of Hongkong, thoroughly understands every these unscrupulous scoundrels is unworthy phase of Chinese life and character. From of a. British Colony, and alike degrading his naval training Captain THouseTT is at
HIS EXCELLENCY Captain da Roma, Governor of to our boasted civilisation, discreditable to times inclined to be dictatorial, and it Macao, landed at Murray Wharf to-day (April the high character of our criminal courts, must be admitted he is not always the 21st) at noon, attended by his aide-de-camp and and subversive of the pure administration mirror of courtesy and politeness; how-accompanied by Consul General Loureiro. A of justice. Time after time the magistrates, ever, these are but trivial drawbacks, guard of honor from the Buffs with from their places on the bench, have de- which are lost sight of in the generally the band, were drawn up at the landing, in clined to place reliance on the sworn state admirable manner in which his magister charge of Captain Gordon, and presented arms as His Excellency passed them, to which the ments of informers, and condemned theial duties are performed. On the bench Governor responded by bowing and raising his principle in no measured terms. In the Yat he recognises no class distinctions; the hat. The shore battery fired 17 guns as the bugle On Club gambling case, tried the other day, humblest chair coolie is as certain to re-announced the landing. Captain da Roza 18 aing and superior training: vanquished the Captain THOMSETTabsolutely refused to creceive justice and lair play as the head of tall and slender looking gentleman of good sp. then Invincible police. However, this was the "princely house" himself. Another.pearance. The Governor drove in an open car- merely a noteworthy exception to the general noteworthy qualification which the sturdy riage to Government House with Lieut. Vyvyan, rule.
Governor Bowen's aide-de-camp seated at his left, old sailor possesses, and one which can hardly be over-estimated in a court where and his own aide-de-campin front. Consul-Gene
ral Loureiro was present in full uniform. A small the cases are heard daily by the dozen, is the party of police, under Inspector Matheson's facility he has for the speedy despatch of charge, were also on the ground. Very few all forms of business, Captain THOUSETT people were present at the landing. does not see the necessity of wasting half a day discussing the enormity of an itiner
magistrate.
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The international tug-of-war between teams from the American flagship Richmond and the Hongkong police force respectively, was brought to an issue on the Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon, the 21st inst, the result again conclusively proving that in this exciting pastime weight is always bound to tell. Energy muscular power, condition, and a scientific method of stugging aro no doubt valua ble attributes for a team, but no amount of en- ergy and skill can hope to compete successfully against greatly superior weight. We have of course seen instances of a well trained team give ing away a good deal of weight and still winning, the most noteworthy local example being Licut. Windrum's crack team of The Inniskillings which on two occasions, uided by skilful coach-
It will be remembered that when "The Buffs" first arrived here, they had a team which had never known defeat. They were a wiry body of men, perfectly trained, and skilled in every trick of the game. After several victories over santch teams they met a picked body of policemen, a far heavier team, and in less time than it takes us to write these lines, the so-called "invincibles” were walked away with as if they had been so many school boys. A
dit the evidence of the informers, and there can be no doubt whatever in the minds of unprejudiced persons that gross perjury MAIL SUPPLEMENT,
was committed by the myrmidons of the ISSUED GRATIS TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS.
police. It is only a week or two ago that one of these apparently invaluable (7) adjuncts to our detective force gave lalse inform HONGKONU, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1883.
ation in a paltry opium affair, and so palpably perjured himself in the witness
Tug following govemment notification appears box that the magistrate, on the application, ant hawker's offence in vending his wares in the last issue of the Gazelle H.E, the Gey OUR FORTNIGHTLY SUMMARY,
By the departure of Mr. C. V. CREACH, de- of the defendant, a respectable Chinese without a license, or in taking down error has been pleased to appoint the following officers to form a permanent Sanitary Board to
When the American sailors, beat a squad of puty superintendent of police, who left by the trader, very properly committed the worth-buttry
supervise and control the practical sanitation of
"The Buffs" the other day, there was woe and The past fortnight has been an unusually steamer Bangalore on the afternoon of less scoundrel for trial at the criminal paltry squabble about chair or jinricksha dull one even for Hongkong. The weather, the 24th instant for Perak, where sessions of the Supreme Court, Mr. U.hire; he uses judgment and sound sense chairman, the Registrar General, the Colonial cousins made the most of their success, and Colony The Surveyor-General, bon lamentation throughout the colony, for our worthy although exceedingly changeable, has he will assume the position of as- ACHING, for so was this protégé of the police in all such cases, and by doing so proves Surgeon, the Sanitary Inspector,, hon secretary modesty is not one of Uncle Sam's strong been much cooler than is customary at this sistant Resident, the Colony loses the ser-named, was tried before Chief Justice himself a practical man and an admirable Mr. Hugh McCallum has been appointed by the points It was suggested that the polico season of the year, consequently the exodus vices of an old and experienced officer: PHILLIPPO and a jury yesterday, unanim-
Secretary of State to be Sanitary Inspector, and would not be backward in endeavoring to wrest of that class which rides in carriages" who has shown great energy and zeal and ously found guilty and sentenced to twelve. to the cooler regions in the vicinity of exceptional ability in various high positions months' imprisonment with hard labor
There can be no doubt that if the acting instructions of the Sanitary Board, with the a meeting could be arranged, and a purse of foo
will carry out the duties under the guidance and the laurele from the Richmond blue-jackets if Victoria Peak has not yet become general. of responsibility and trust.
appointment at present held by Captain sistance of the following staff:-1 clerk and in was quickly subscribed by Mears. W Before com-
"Mor M In passing sentence on this abandoned THOMSETT were made a permanent one, It terpreter, 1 senior Inspector of nuisances for the gan, C. P. Chater, H. N Mody and JY.. Y. In our political world the only note-ing to Hongkong Mr. CARRAGH held the criminal the Chief Justice remarked that would give universal satisfaction. It is very Villages and Rural Districts, I coloured watch Vernon-local sports "ofrenown. Preliminaries worthy events have been the changes in appointment of assistant district superin- although it was necessary in the interests questionable, however, If that gentleman man for the Peak District inspector of nui were quickly settled, and as stated above the the person of the local government tendent of the first class in the Punjaub of the public service to use informers, yet would care to exchange his present posi-sances for the Westem District of Victoria, combatants met on Saturday afternoon to decide
service necessitated by the death of Mr. polico, and in 1866 he passed the highest if the informers committed perjury in order ton as Harbour Master, &c, for that of interpreter, head district watchmen, 12 dis the knotty question of superiority o Justice Snowden. Mr. James Russell has police examination, and also the second to secure convictions, the court would police magistrate. Unless our memory is the Central District of Victoria, interpreter, shown by the large number of people present, Lady
trict watchmens T inspector of nuisances for.
The vast interest laken in the match was” been promoted to the post of puisse judge, standard in oriental languages, A punish them. Highly as we respect the greatly at fault, the emoluments of the head district watchmen, and an office he has already filled with credit year later he was engaged to raise opinions of Sir GeoROX PHILLIPPO, we must Harbour Master are considerably in excess watchment inspector of nuisances for the notabilities of the colony gracing the proceedings
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Bowen with many other ladies and the principal to all concerned; Dr. F. Stewart goes a detachment of Sikhs to re-inforce vehemently protest against the doctrine of those of the occupants of the bench at Eastern District of Victoria, interpreter, with their presence. There was some difficulty from the Magistracy to the Registrar- the Hongkong police, and accepted the laid down, that it is. In this Colony, a neces General-ship and Mr. Lister, in addition office of deputy superintendent, an appoint- sity in the interests either of the public twenty five per cent. Under such circum-men,
the Magistracy, the difference being nearly bead district watchmen, and 12 district watch experienced in keeping back the crowd, and the to his ordinary duties as Post-master ment which he has held with credit to him- service or of justice, to use Chinese instances it could hardly be expected that M. C.V. CRRAGH, the deputy superintendent of the immense superiority in weight of the police
arrangements generally were susceptible of con siderable improvement: When the men stripped General, will take charge of the colo self and advantage to the colony for the formers of the class at present haunting Captain TuousxTT would resign a more Police, who has gone to Peraz to take up his over the sailors want once apparent, and any rea nial treasury. Dr. Stewart and Mr. long period of 16 years. During hislengthy the abodes of vice in this city, fostering lucrative office even for the laudable aimne appointment as Assistant Resident there sonable odds were offered against the Americans Lister will both have seats in the Legis term of service Mr. CRAGH has filled and encouraging crime for interested of improving the efficiency of the public was waited upon on the 16th inst. by a deputa. by good judges of the pastime The Richmond lative Council. Mr. C. V. Creagh, after varlous positions with very considerable motives, under police protection. No service, But is it not possible to intion consisting of the principal officers of the men were, however, a very good all round Lot sixteen years service as deputy superin- ability. In 1868 he was made a justice of doubt there are exceptional circumstances some way or other amalgamate the Indian police force, and presented with some muscular, hardy looking fellows who semed tendent of police has left the colony for the peace, and six years later was appointed in certain cases, which justify the employ duties of harbour master and police very handsoms gold omaments, of Tudian perfect confident in their own prowers Ad- Perak, where he has been appointed Assist sheriff. During the absence of Mr. W. M. ment of informers, such for instance as the magistrate? The officer just named restechs in which he is held by them and also to on the station, addressed a few words of en
workmanship, as a mark of the rospect and miral Clitry late American commander-in-chief ant Resident.
DEANE in 1869, he acted as captain-super-mystery connected with the Phoenix Park has filled both the appointments with show in a substantial manner how they have couragement to his countrymen, winding up a Shipping affairs have been generally intendent of police, and again from 1877 assassinations and the grave importance much acceptance for over a year, which, appreciated his kindness to them during his pithy oration by observing Love would never dell. A Marine Court of Inquiry into the to 1878. For some time in 1877 he was attached to the discovery of the murderers; we should imagine, is a plain proof long term of service. The first party of Siklis, recognise them again
aille-de-camp to Governor HENNESSY, and byt a hard and fast line must be drawn that he, or any other properly qualified
they did not pull over
the certificates of Captain Skinner and offices of acting police magistrate, coroner, kong that line should be drawn before such discharging the functions of both offices as now remain two men in the colony: In: 1868 ing the teamit in position; but it was quickly ap Mr. J. Mullen, the third officer, for nine and superintendent of the government a glaring immorality is encouraged to sea permanency Rules of the service, that Mr. Creagh brought another party of jos men parent as the men laid hold of the rope that so and three months respectively. Intelligence fire brigade. After a long stay in Eng- cure the forfeiture of fifty cents worth is to say red tape, or the necessity of pro- and a officers Gemadars) and of the second party, far an style was concerned it was any odda was received in Hongkong on the 23rd land on leave, Mr. CaxAOH returned to of prepared opium, or a five dollara viding a suitable appointment for some are left. Mr. Creagh had been particularly and their bodiessbetche
only one, Jemadar, one sergeant and one man on the police. With t heels close together, instant that the steamship Carnarvonshire Hongkong a few months ago, and resumed fine for street gambling. Moreover, we helpless incompetent, may be said to stand associated with the Indian
language and having offices; but we can safely ignore that a thorough understanding of their manners and nary lobbery in the colonial service of Hong connection with our very valuable peace protec sham difficulty. The days of barefaced customs. We are sure that our readers: will
be pleased to "hear"!that? Mr. Creagh's long shouted kong are all but dead; we hope to give the tour of the Sikh persusalon has received system a final kick before we run our last graceful recognition at the hands of these re uch race in the Happy Valley. We say that matkatly fine specimens of manhood the
loss of the steamship Minard Castle, after
hearing evidence for two days, suspended from 1878 to the end of 1879 he filled the somewhere and we contend that in Hong-official, is quite capable of satisfactorilying 108 men, was brought from India by the policemen, at Mr. William Legge, a local ex-
Creagh în 1867, and of that party there only | për at the tig-of-war, had no dimculty in plac.
had gone ashore on the coast of Japan. | his old position as deputy superintendent | have no hesitation in declaring our bellet In the way of amalgamating the twa police force, knowing contingent of our
No further reliable particulars have yet of police and chief of the fire brigade. that in nineteen cases out of every twenty come to hand.
Admiral Willes, in the flagship Audacious, pointment of Assistan! Resident at Perak scoundrel, who will swear to any false
Shortly after his arrival the important ap- the Chinese informer la perjured with several other vessels of the squadron, was offered, to him, and accepted.
hood to secure the conviction of an innocent left on the morning of the 18th for the Mr. CARAGH, from his long experience person, for the sake of the "blood-money" usual summer cruise in the north. The and natural aptitude for the duties, proved a moral government gives as the reward men-of-war anchorage now presents a somewhat desolate appearance, as with Not satisfied with knowing the mere must rest on the authorities who dragged officer in the service for the position leaving the colony, and no doubt they wil
an admirable superintendent of police of his iniquity. Surely some reponsibility Captain Trousers is the most capable, Sikhaam auch downcast about: Mr. Creagh's in the exception of one or two foreigners, and routine of the department, by perseverance a respectable trader through the mud and of police magistrate, and we trust that him much in many ways. Mr. Creagh h a.vessel or two that are undergoing re- and study he made himself thoroughly mire of a Police Court trial on such worth Governor Sir GEORGE BOWEN will ens only interested himself in connection with their pairs, the whole of the naval force that has acquainted with every detail of police less testimony as that of Mr. U ACHING1:deavor, in the interests of the public gular duties but has also taken a deep interest been here throughout the winter, has business. Both on the magisterial bench We are surprised that one of Her Ma service, to make some arrangement to vanished. His Excellency Governor Sir and as coroner he occasionally made jesty's judges, and that one such a liberal secure his permanent appointment to that George Bowen went up to Canton on Wed slight mistakes, but certainly not to the minded and intelligent dispenser of the Important office. Falling Captain THOM nesday morning, the 25th inst., in H.M.S. extent that has marked theme of law as Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO, should even TT, our learned friend Mr. THOMAS AD Sw, and her not yet returned. The Swift other officers who have held the same indirectly encourage the grossly immoral.BOWLEE, who in addition to legal and liters will lie in Hongkong during the summer. positions. As superintendent of the fire system of employing informers de practiced ary, attainments of a high order, has a A glance at our share report will show brigade Mr. CREACH was in his element, In Hongkong. As Horace sagely put perfect knowledge of the Chinese lan great changes during the past fortnight and the great interest he Invariably took it--Quid liger sine moribus, dans proficiunt ? gunge, the Chinese people and their man
their counsellor and arbiter it mort in their private affairs and has been, so to sper little difficulties and disputes colony will sustain by the Creagh, if only aged by Stich Al
to pay that it will be almost who will exercise the time control another man to take over his useful members of the force.
kachiman giving bir
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back on the
mach